DeLorean DMC-12

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Overview

When I was about six or seven years old, I watched Back to the Future for the very first time. It
quickly became my favorite movie (and remains as much), and I knew then that I wanted to one day own a
DeLorean. After many years of semi-serious browsing and a little more serious research, it finally
happened.

I am now the proud owner of a 1981 DeLorean DMC-12, VIN #5311.

I decided I wanted to document the work and upgrades I'm doing to it, so this page will serve that
purpose.

Timeline

07-OCT-2011: Initial Purchase.

22-NOV-2011: Rebuilt the vacuum switch for the Heat/Air controls.23-NOV-2011: Cut open the center console face plate and replaced the original Craig radio with a Sony MEX-BT2900.28-NOV-2011: Re-molded the left-center Heat/AC vent boot, allowing airflow through to both center vents.30-NOV-2011: (34998) Upgraded door lights to LEDs.